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I refer to malaysiakini report Howls of protest over 'nab the dog' contest .

You've heard of crow-shooting. You've heard of our local municipal councils rounding up stray dogs (and then we never see or hear about them again). But this takes the cake. A dog-catching competition where prize money is offered to those who can catch the most number of stray dogs. Stupid doesn't even begin to describe such an idea.

And to top it all, they neatly washed their hands of any responsibility by saying 'MPS will not be held responsible for any injury or damage caused by the individuals to the general public or themselves in their attempts to catch these stray dogs...'

Which dimwit thinks this will solve our stray problem? This competition would only encourage more cruelty towards these helpless animals. They say the dogs must be brought in alive. But it doesn't say in what condition. Obviously, the dogs' welfare is not a priority. There is no statement anywhere stating that the dogs must be caught in a humane manner.

This will only encourage people who are out to make easy money to steal dogs. Stray or otherwise. See how easy it is to abuse this 'competition'? So dog-owners, please bring your dogs indoors to keep them safe from potential dog thieves.

Let us plead to the government to stop this campaign immediately. If we let the Selayang Municipal Council get away with this dog-catching competition, what next? A dog-shooting contest?

I'm so absolutely disgusted!

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